wateroftyne Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 There's a bit of demand for this, so I thought I might as well kick it off. C'mon you Limelighters... get involved! [i]([b]Note:[/b] If the 'F' logos upset you, I respectfully ask that you start your own thread, or write a strongly-worded letter to the Daily Mail.)[/i] Here's my '63 relic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6np-PCYITrw Full story here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/239185-nbd-limelight-63-jazz-medium-relic"]http://basschat.co.u...zz-medium-relic[/url] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Go on then, I'll play :-) my '64 lightly relic'd precision with jazz profile neck. http://youtu.be/_ta-7TIq7e0 More info here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/241445-nbd-limelight-64-precision-bass/page__hl__limelight%2064 Edited March 24, 2015 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Twinnies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1408654454' post='2532333'] There's a bit of demand for this, so I thought I might as well kick it off. C'mon you Limelighters... get involved! [i]([b]Note:[/b] If the 'F' logos upset you, I respectfully ask that you start your own thread, or write a strongly-worded letter to the Daily Mail.)[/i] Here's my '63 relic: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/239185-nbd-limelight-63-jazz-medium-relic"]http://basschat.co.u...zz-medium-relic[/url] [/quote] Beautiful bass, Michael. Is it getting the playing time up against your vintage Fenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1408655507' post='2532352'] Beautiful bass, Michael. Is it getting the playing time up against your vintage Fenders? [/quote] Cheers! It's been #1 since I got it, which - considering it's a J - is remarkable...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1408655777' post='2532360'] Cheers! It's been #1 since I got it, which - considering it's a J - is remarkable...! [/quote] and not sunburst! bit odd for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1408655777' post='2532360'] Cheers! It's been #1 since I got it, which - considering it's a J - is remarkable...! [/quote] It's the nitro for me. It just so damn comfortable and worn in. The fact that it sounds killer helps too but the feel of my limelight bass is just lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1408656739' post='2532366'] It's the nitro for me. It just so damn comfortable and worn in. The fact that it sounds killer helps too but the feel of my limelight bass is just lovely. [/quote] Yep. I was won over the second I picked it up and played it. It felt like I'd had it for 20 years. And yes - not sunburst. It suprised me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) [b]Limelight 1960 Stack-Knob Jazz Bass[/b] Just in case there's still someone who hasn't seen or heard this... [b][url="http://markjaysmith.co.uk/audio/Mercy_FullWV.wav"]This is what it sounds like[/url] [/b]...and, some pics: Edited August 22, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Oh My Dog... They all look great and sound amazing! I considered a Limelight a few months ago but did not give a shot in the end due to purchasing a lovely ´79 Yamaha BB1200 from a fellow B'chatter, but now GAS is growing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Nice to see a relic that doesn't look like it's been attacked with an angle grinder......Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 [quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1408681553' post='2532454'] Nice to see a relic that doesn't look like it's been attacked with an angle grinder......Nicely done! [/quote] Totally agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) 64 jazz tribute, light relic. Picked it up, it almost knew what I wanted to do, like an old friend bass. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0607_zpsba986cba.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0581_zpsf4368c87.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0582_zps080a32a2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0583_zps8cd9cb78.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0584_zpsfadbd2bd.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0585_zps4e2112a2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0586_zpsf6572e8f.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0587_zpse9f21de1.jpg.html"][/url] Edited January 20, 2015 by karlfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Oh my days! This thread is bad for my health/GAS/wallet.... More please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun size nick Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1408654454' post='2532333'] There's a bit of demand for this, so I thought I might as well kick it off. C'mon you Limelighters... get involved! [i]([b]Note:[/b] If the 'F' logos upset you, I respectfully ask that you start your own thread, or write a strongly-worded letter to the Daily Mail.)[/i] Here's my '63 relic: [/quote] These are flippin' gorgeous! Does that '63 replica have a P-width neck, or are my eyes going funny? Hmmm...I am planning on a UK trip next year anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 [quote name='fun size nick' timestamp='1408694398' post='2532518'] These are flippin' gorgeous! Does that '63 replica have a P-width neck, or are my eyes going funny? [/quote] It does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Please, will someone buy that burgundy mist Jazz off the website so I don't have to!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Houmann Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Here is mine! I really love it and would love to get another P. It has deep fat sound but still alot of punch [URL=http://s113.photobucket.com/user/Houmann/media/IMG_3408_2_zps105db834.jpg.html][IMG]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/Houmann/IMG_3408_2_zps105db834.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Do the necks have rolled edges on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmit Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Heres mine the day it arrived at my office... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Please keep the porn going guys... more pics, more pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmit Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1408732524' post='2533093'] Do the necks have rolled edges on these? [/quote] I don't know what that means, but it says hand rolled frets, I don't know what that means either... is it the same?? what does it mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1408732524' post='2533093'] Do the necks have rolled edges on these? [/quote] Mine does :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1408732524' post='2533093'] Do the necks have rolled edges on these? [/quote] Mine does as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Houmann Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 [quote name='Mattmit' timestamp='1408733350' post='2533100'] Heres mine the day it arrived at my office... [/quote] If you want to sell that bass some day. Please let me know 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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